2. The Three States of Matter

3. State Objectives : –States of Matter: Conditions/Identify The learner will be able to identify states of matter.

4. Following the presentation, the students will complete a puzzle and a reading comprehension exercise about the three states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas).

5. Gas Has no fixed shape Has no fixed volume Made of particles that move rapidly The particles also have large spaces between them in comparison to solids and liquids

6. Examples of Gases are Steam Oxygen Carbon dioxide Smog Tear Gas Helium

7. Check out the Following Site on Gas :Gas

8. Liquid Has no fixed shape Has a fixed volume Particles move past one another easily Particles are fairly close, but not in a neat even arrangement as the particles in a solid are

9. Examples of Liquids are Orange Juice Water Soft drinks Milk Rubbing Alcohol Vinegar

10. Check out the following Site on Liquids :Liquids

11. Solid Has a fixed shape Has a fixed volume Particles are arranged in a tight, regular pattern Particles move very little

12. Examples of Solids are Ice Frog Cheese Bricks Wood Popcicle

13. Check out the Following Site on Solids :Solids

14. Watch this Brainpop Movie on the States of Matter States of Matter :

15. Writing Activity The students will describe the three states of matter and include the following : At least one example of each state A description of each state